High Street diner Paul Revere to close Aug. 30

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West Medford's Paul Revere Restaurant to close Aug. 30

The owners of Paul Revere Restaurant, the breakfast and lunch spot at 447 High Street in West Medford, announced on Instagram that the diner will close permanently on Sunday, Aug. 30. The post cited an unexpected, serious medical hardship and retirement, saying the family must prioritize its health and step away from daily operations. The restaurant has been in business since 2000, serving breakfast plates, waffles, pancakes, club sandwiches, burgers, wings and fish and chips.

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Medford resident wins $1 million in state lottery scratch-off

The Massachusetts State Lottery announced Aug. 14 that Nadal Blanc of Medford won $1 million on a scratch ticket purchased in Somerville.

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Mystic Avenue food warehouse sells for $5 million

Marcus & Millichap completed the $5 million sale of a vacant 19,278-square-foot industrial building at 93 Mystic Ave. to a private family on Aug. 14.

New England Real Estate Journal

Moon and Back Bookstore hosts 'Toad on the Go' storytime today

The High Street children's bookstore hosts a free reading of Jashar Awan's 'Toad on the Go' Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 2:30 p.m.

Medford Patch

Deep Cuts hosts 'Emo Yoga' vinyasa class today

Instructor Jess leads a vinyasa yoga flow set to emo and alt-rock music at Deep Cuts on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Outdoor 'PinkNic' faith and wellness gathering today at Rivers Edge

Local community organizations host 'PinkNic 2026,' a faith-centered wellness and creative gathering, Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at Rivers Edge.

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Medford releases early voting schedule for September primary

The city announced Aug. 13 that early voting for the state primary will run for a week starting Saturday, Aug. 22, at City Hall.

Medford Patch

Police Captain Barry Clemente retires after 41-year career

Captain Barry Clemente retired Aug. 14 after more than four decades with Medford Police, including 27 years as captain; he was the voice of the city's reverse 911 messages and led the Community Engagement Unit.

Medford Patch

Medford Public Schools awarded $261,000 state literacy grant

MPS received a $261,630 grant through the state's Partnership for Reading Success-Massachusetts (PRISM) program, announced Aug. 12, to fund districtwide literacy materials.

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Fat Creeps headline Deep Cuts show tonight

Fat Creeps play Deep Cuts at 21 Main St. Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7:30-11 p.m. with Boston Cream and Solid Gold Dancers; tickets are $20, 18-plus.

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Tyler Casavant plays Great American Beer Hall tonight

Tyler Casavant performs an acoustic set in the beer garden at The Great American Beer Hall Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5-8 p.m.

The Great American Beer Hall

Library's sashiko mending workshop meets today

The Medford Public Library hosts 'Mending: Intro to Sashiko' in the MakerSpace Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon; registration is full.

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library

Crop Circle Pizza pops up at Medford Brewing today

Crop Circle Pizza is scheduled to pop up at Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave., Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5-8 p.m.

Medford Brewing Company